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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.40 and 246.40 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.40 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.40 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.40 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 133,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,647.36/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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